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Note Outline for “Causes of Imperialism”
1) Define “imperialism”.
2) How was the Industrial Revolution related to imperialism?
3) Why did imperialistic powers compete for colonies?
4) Why does the German historian, Heinrich von Treitschke, say that nations should join this
competition?
5) How did Western nations view themselves in comparison to the people they colonized?
6) Explain why each of the following was a justification for imperialism:
Social Darwinism:
Missionary Impulse:
7) What is the justification for Britons acquiring more territories, according to Cecil Rhodes?
8) What does the cartoon reflect about Cecil Rhodes attitude towards imperialism in Africa?
Additional Questions on “The Anthem of Imperialism” by Rudyard Kipling
1) How does Kipling justify imperialism?
2) Why does Kipling use the odd sounding description, “the savage wars of peace”?
3) What sacrifice does Kipling imply the “white man” is making? Why?
4) Examine the following 1908 cartoon called “The Kipling Reader” How does the cartoon reflect the
tone of Kipling’s poem?